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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning have empowered learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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