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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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