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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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