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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly 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 e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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