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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students 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 teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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