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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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