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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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