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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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