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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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