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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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