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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? 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 and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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