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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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