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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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