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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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