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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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