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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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