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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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