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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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