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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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