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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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