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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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