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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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