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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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