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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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