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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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