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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business 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 institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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