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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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