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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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