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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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