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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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