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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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