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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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