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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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