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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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