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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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