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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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