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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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