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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers 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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