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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also considers 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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