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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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