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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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