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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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