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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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