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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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