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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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