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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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