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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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