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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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