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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers 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 assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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