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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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