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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology enable students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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