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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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