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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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