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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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