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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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