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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also talks about 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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