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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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