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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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