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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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