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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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