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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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