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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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