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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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