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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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