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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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