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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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