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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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