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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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