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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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