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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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