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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators 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 MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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