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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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