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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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