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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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