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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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