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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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