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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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