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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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