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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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