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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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