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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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