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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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