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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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