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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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