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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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