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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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