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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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