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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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