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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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