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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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