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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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