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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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