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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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