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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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