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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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