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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have enabled humans all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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