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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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