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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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