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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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