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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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