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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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