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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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