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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models 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 participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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