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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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