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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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