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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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