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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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