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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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