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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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