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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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