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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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