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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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