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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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