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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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