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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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