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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education