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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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