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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)