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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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