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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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