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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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