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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology enable people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the most important 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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