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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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