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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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