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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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