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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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