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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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