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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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