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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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