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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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