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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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