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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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