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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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