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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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