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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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