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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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