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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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