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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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