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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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