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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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