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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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