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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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