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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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