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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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