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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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