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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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