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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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