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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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