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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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