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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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