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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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