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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education