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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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