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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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