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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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