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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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