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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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