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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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