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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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