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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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