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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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