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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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