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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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