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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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