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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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