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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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