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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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