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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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