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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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