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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Corporations want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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