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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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