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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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