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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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