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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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