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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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