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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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