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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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