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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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