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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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