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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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