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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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