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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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