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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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