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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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