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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education endeavours. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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