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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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