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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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