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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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