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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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