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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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