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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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