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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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