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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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