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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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