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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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