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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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