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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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