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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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