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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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