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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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