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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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