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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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