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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important 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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