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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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