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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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