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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better perceive these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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