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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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