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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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