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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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