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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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