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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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