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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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