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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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