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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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