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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in e-learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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