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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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