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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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