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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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