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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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