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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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