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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in e-learning are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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