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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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