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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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