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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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