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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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