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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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