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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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