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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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