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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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