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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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