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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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