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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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