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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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