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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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