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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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