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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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