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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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