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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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