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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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