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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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