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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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