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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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