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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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