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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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