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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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