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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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