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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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