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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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