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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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