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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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