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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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