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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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