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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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