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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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