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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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