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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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