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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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