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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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