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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key 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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