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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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