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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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