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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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