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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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