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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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