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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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