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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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