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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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