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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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