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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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