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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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