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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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