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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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