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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important 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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