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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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