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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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