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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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