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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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