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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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