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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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