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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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