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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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