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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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