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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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