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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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