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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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