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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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