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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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