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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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