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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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