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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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