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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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