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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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