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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open education endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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