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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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