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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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