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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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