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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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