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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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