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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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