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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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