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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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