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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the most important 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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