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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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