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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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