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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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