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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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