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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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