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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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