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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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