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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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