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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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