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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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