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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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