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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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