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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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