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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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