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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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