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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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