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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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