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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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