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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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