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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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