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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic education technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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