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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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