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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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