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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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