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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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