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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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