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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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