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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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