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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these open education experiments. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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