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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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