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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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