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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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