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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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