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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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