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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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