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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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