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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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