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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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