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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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