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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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