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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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