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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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