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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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