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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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