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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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