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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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