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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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