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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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