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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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