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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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