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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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