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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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