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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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