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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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