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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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