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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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