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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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