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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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