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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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