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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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