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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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