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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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