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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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