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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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