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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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