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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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