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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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