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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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