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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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