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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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