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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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