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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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