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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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