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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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