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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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