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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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