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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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