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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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