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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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