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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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