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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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