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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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