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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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