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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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