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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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