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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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