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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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