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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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