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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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