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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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