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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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