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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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