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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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