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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better perceive these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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