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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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