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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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