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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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