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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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