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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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