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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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