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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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