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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources