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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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