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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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