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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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