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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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