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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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