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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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