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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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