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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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