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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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