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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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