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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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