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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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