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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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