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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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