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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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