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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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