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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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