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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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