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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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