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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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