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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education