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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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