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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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