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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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