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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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