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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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