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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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