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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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