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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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