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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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