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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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