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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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