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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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