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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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