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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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