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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like 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 blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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