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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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