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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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