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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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