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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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