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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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