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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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