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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting 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 gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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