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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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