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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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