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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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