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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs) Definition