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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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