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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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