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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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