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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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