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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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