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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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