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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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