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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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