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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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