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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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