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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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