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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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