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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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