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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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