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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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