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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses 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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