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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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