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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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