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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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