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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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