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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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