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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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