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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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