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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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