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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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