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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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