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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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