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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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