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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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