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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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