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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massively 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 issues that distance learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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