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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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