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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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