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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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