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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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