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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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