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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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