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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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