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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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