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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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