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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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