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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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