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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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