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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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