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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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