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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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