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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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