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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources