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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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