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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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