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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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