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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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