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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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