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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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