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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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