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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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