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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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