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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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