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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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