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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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