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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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